Toronto's Vital Signs Grants
2025 applications are now closed.
Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants aim to surface and support high-impact organizations and their visionary work in tackling our city’s inequities. These organizations are equipped to identify and advance solutions for their communities as they address current challenges and advocate for equity.
2025 GRANTS AND ELIBIGILITY:
The 2025 Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants will focus on small nonprofits and charities, with operating budgets of up to $500,000, working to build their internal capacity. The funding opportunity includes a one-time grant to strengthen the capacity and charitable work of high-impact organizations. Grantees will also receive additional promotion to Toronto Foundation’s network of donors.
Incorporated nonprofits do not need to apply with a charitable trustee. Priority will be given to organizations that are equity-led and equity-serving, as well as Indigenous-led organizations.
Before submitting your application, please review the Applicant Guide in full. Here you’ll find:
- Grant program details
- Full eligibility requirements
- Instructions for each application method
- Frequently asked questions
A total of $300,000 is available to fund 20-23 organizations. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $15,000 grant.
We’ve created a video summary of the application details and process. Watch the video here.
We will also host three virtual office hours to answer questions (ie: grant focus and eligibility).
Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Phylicia Davis-Wesseling at grants@torontofoundation.ca
HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
Applicants will have the option of submitting either in written format, by video, orally or by ASL interpretation. Only one application submission per organization will be accepted.
Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Phylicia Davis-Wesseling at grants@torontofoundation.ca